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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.95, 23,537.94 and 11,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.95, 23,537.94 and 11,032.80 is: 16,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.95 : 23,537.94 = 11,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.95/23,537.94 = 11,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.95x = 23,537.94 × 11,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.95x = 259,689,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,689,384.43/15,691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.21

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